Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1965–1973
Lowest price
US$11,250
Since 2020
Median price
US$90,200
Since 2020 · n=321
Highest price
US$770,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
321
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 321 lots

Based on 321 verified auction results
US$82,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-8.5%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -8.5%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$67,235
-19%
5-Year Forecast
US$63,063
-24%
Market scores
100
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
−US$44,727-50%3 with · 320 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1970
+US$21,906+24%280 with · 42 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
−US$5,500-6%3 with · 320 without · low confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$4,841+5%153 with · 116 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Chevrolet Chevelle SS has retreated 8.5 percent over the past twelve months to a median of $82,500, but market conditions now suggest a near-term floor has been established. The "Bottomed Out" status combined with a BUY signal indicates that downward momentum has likely exhausted itself, though valuations may require further consolidation before recovery begins.
Recent transaction data from 94 sales in the trailing year shows continued dealer and collector activity despite the downturn, with an average mileage of 38,300 miles typical for transacted examples. This modest average suggests that well-preserved, lower-mileage cars continue to move, even as the broader market contracts from its 2023 peaks.
Liquidity remains healthy, with 321 total tracked sales providing reliable market pricing and predictable transaction timelines. The "Good" liquidity rating reflects sufficient transaction volume for both buyers and sellers to execute without difficulty, a structural advantage that collectors value in a volatile period.
The three-year base projection of $67,235 implies a 18.5 percent decline from current levels, with five-year forecasts settling near $63,063, a 23.6 percent markdown. These projections reflect continued softness in the broad classic muscle-car sector, though they assume no meaningful shift in collector demand or macroeconomic conditions.
As an appreciating classic with very high desirability and a collectibility score of 6, the Chevelle SS maintains structural appeal despite near-term headwinds. Production volumes are not quantified here, but the marque's cultural significance and performance credentials support a longer-term recovery once current oversupply and interest-rate pressure ease.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$82,500
- Annual appr. rate-8.5%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked325
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared325 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$670
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,900
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months118
- Sell-Through37%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$116,003
- Avg Mileage at Sale38,300 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,250 – US$770,000
- Total Sales Tracked321
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$66,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Silver · Automatic
US$110,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Deep Purple · Manual
US$74,800
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Regal Red · Manual
US$38,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Maroon/White · Automatic
US$45,250
Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026
6-speed manual
US$11,250
Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026
brown and white · 3-speed automatic
US$65,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
4L65/70E 4-speed automatic
US$43,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
4-speed manual
US$61,700
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
4-speed manual
US$74,000
Bring a Trailer · 26 Jul 2026
red · 4-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
